Iranian militias ramp up drone attacks on Israel, await US response post-election.
This comes as Iran has pushed to increase the pressure on Israel through increasingly numerous and intense attacks originating from its Iraqi militias.
Other groups, such as Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, are closely aligned with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and have carried out attacks on US troops in Iraq and Jordan.
Two drones were reportedly intercepted within Israel, and two drones were intercepted outside of Israeli territory.
Expert Dr. Ronen Zeidel highlights the deep-rooted power of pro-Iran militias in Iraq and their threat to Israel’s security.
The official noted that such strikes may be carried out both via missiles and aircraft.
A senior US official disclosed to Walla that Washington informed Tehran it would not be able to prevent Israel from reacting to an attack.
These speculations come after Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei promised a "crushing response" to Israel's October 26 attack.
Prices have now reportedly risen by more than $2 a barrel (approximately NIS 7.50).
The attack is expected to be carried out from Iraq using a large number of drones and ballistic missiles, Axios reported.
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